Friday, November 30, 2007

Seuss Bike and Run

Enjoyed watching the network coverage of the Ironman World Championships. Having done 3 Ironman distances races, but none in the dot-m world, I still consider getting to Kona a lifelong dream. Well, dream since I began racing 22 years ago. However, I have never had the luck in the Ironman lottery and I am not fast enough to qualify. Someday, somehow, we'll find our way to Kona.

You can see the Dr. Seuss influence in this posting. Loved his books as a kid and, even today always get a chuckle from them.

So, folks...heres my tribute to the sport, through the influence of the late-great writer.

Three Legs and Jam

Where is my swim capWhere is the waterI will not nearly drownand get saved by my daughter

you cannot kick me and knock out my front tooth.you cannot kick me and block off my swim route.I will not let you..i will go faster.I will not let you...go see your pastor.

you have no prayeri can't be beatyou have no prayeryou can't compete.

i will not stopi will not quiti will not vomitnot even one bit

show me those pedalsshow me that bikeI bend over crankingdown the long turnpike

give me some gugive me some exceeddon't make me stopeven when I plead.

I will not falterI swim, I bike, I runI will not falterin the hot sun.I am a triathleteFew do what I do.I am a triathleteI slurp my gu.You cannot stop meI wont be deniedYou cannot stop meMany have tried. If you are toughif your spirit soarsGo grab your wetsuitand head to the shore. Will you be a triathlete?Do you have the fire??Will you be a triathleteWith burning desire???

Footnote on Fast Bees

Many posts ago, I lauded the Medina Bees State Cross Country Champs.!!! This past weekend, they fared very well at a prestigious national meet. The Nike Team National In Portland Oregon.

The team finished in 12th place out of 22 teams. Running for Medina :Donny Roys, Jeremy Arthur, Sam Maynard, Hunter Heaton, Kent Rankin, Lucas Walter, and Ryan Fallow. Roys was the top finisher placing 10th overall with a time of 16:30. Mike DeFelice traveled as an alternate and competed in the open race that included international participants with teams traveling from as far away as Kenya.

About Me

T.V. Sportscaster and 25 year veteran of triathlon racing. 3 time Ironman distance finisher. Ultra-marathoner. Father of 3, married 34 years to my college sweetheart, THE BRIDE, a Pilates and personal fitness instructor.

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"Nobody sees you, like you see you. Therefore....get over yourself""Live in the moment. A stone dropped in the ocean is just that..a stone....it won't mean a tsunami unless negative thoughts overtake you.""Its supply and demand. You supply the willpower and your muscles meet the demand""Want to find THE EDGE?? Train right up to it...then go over it.""In the race of life, the object isn't to complete the most laps (years). Its to enjoy each one"

"Tired muscles argue hard, but Iron Will has the last word.""The size of a mountain depends on your perception. A rolling hill can be Everest, if you let it".

"The Heart has GPS..the muscles have to stop and ask for directions. If your heart is not in it, you will miss your goal"- Triguyjt- Veteran triathlete